Legal Assistant

Job description

Sacramento workers’ compensation defense law firm has an immediate need for a legal assistant. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of current workers’ compensation legal assistant experience. We are seeking individuals that are motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters, and team players.

Responsibilities

· Scheduling, calendaring and sending out medical / legal appointment notices

· Scheduling, calendaring and sending out deposition notices

· E-filing pleadings and documents with the WCAB

· Requesting PQME panels with the DWC Medical Unit

· Sending PQME and AME evaluators advocacy letters and records

· Sending out correspondence to parties

· Setting up new files, sending out Notice of Representation

· Provide necessary telephone support

· Scanning/uploading/naming of documents; e-mailing various documents to parties

Requirements

· Good communication skills; excellent spelling and grammar

· Good dependability and punctuality and attention to detail

· Excellent organizational skills

· Ability to work well in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision

· Proficient with Windows 11 OS

· Proficient with MS Office 365 Suite

· Familiarity with e-filing with the WCAB would be ideal

· Familiarity with MerusCase would be ideal, otherwise familiarity with cloud based programs

· Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly

· Ability to manage time and multitask effectively

· Ability to operate business machines such as photocopy and scanning equipment

Job Type: Full-time in office, Monday – Friday 8:30 to 5:00

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour commensurate with experience

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person